Budget winners and losers: pensioners and households gain as banks and betting shops hit

How the Burnham government’s first attempt to ease cost of living pressure pans out for key stakeholders Budget 2026: key points at a glance

Every budget has its winners and losers, and John Healey’s first as chancellor was no exception. While some gained from tax breaks and rule tweaks, others will either pay more, or had their hopes of reforms dashed. Here are some of those with reason to cheer, or sigh:

Everyone in a band A-D property: A £100 payment to help towards this winter’s energy costs. The payment is guaranteed in England from January. Other parts of the UK have been given funding to do the same.